CURRENT MISSION

Figuring it out: The Meaning of Life (None or Yes?)

ABOUT ME

"Me" in a random list of "key words:" Buddhism, Dalai Lama, HH Karmapa, India, Food, Cooking, Problem-solving, Classical Music, Early Music, Opera, Mozart, being gay, Thailand, Cats, Animals, Flowers, Trees, Farming, Children, Asia, Travel, Photography, Reading, Writing, Thinking Big, Baking Granola, Seeing Small, Loving Rain, Quiet, Old Cars, Biking, Walking. No War, No Harm Done.

PHILOSOPHY

Oh god: "Why do I live my life?" Do I have a choice? Is there a good alternative?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have not been very active in CS (partner is somewhat shy), but am open to hosting, occasionally. Had a great experience some years ago when an old friend from Seattle dropped by our apartment in Chiangmai for a week. She slept on the couch, spread all her stuff out in the Living Room, We cooked and talked and played with the cat. Minimum of touring. Ate out, had a party with a few friends. Low key, fun.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None, yet.

Interests

I’m a freelance photographer, writer, pay attention to nature, to creatures great and small.

I spend a lot of time reading novels - old masterpieces and new stuff, as well, cooking and eating, of course. I love looking at fresh fruit and vegetables in the market and talking about food.

I am a partner in a granola bakery- established 2010 - which is on-site, but I’m not active in daily operations. I love being involved in a small business and have had many, mostly in the food service sector.

I have 4 cats.

• writing
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• walking
• partying
• flowers
• reading
• traveling
• cars
• music
• classical music
• opera
• cycling
• buddhist
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

I love classical music, opera and great writing: novels, poetry, journalism. I read cook books and dictionaries for pleasure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was full of awe meeting and talking with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, in India in 1965. Same goes for a trip to Sikkim in 1970 to meet His Holiness, the 16th Karmapa. The birth of my son, Sonam, in 1973, was an amazing moment. There have been a gazillion other important moments in my life, mostly small incidents and chance observations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Thailand, United States